UEFA, the organization that oversees European football, selected Germany to host the competition in 2024, defeating Turkey. When Germany hosted the World Cup in 2006, it was the last major men’s football competition it had hosted.
A report on UEFA’s website stated that the nation’s “very high quality” bid was deemed to “comfortably exceed” the governing body’s expectations in nearly every category.
There is a lot of excitement, however, it’s hard to pinpoint the precise number of fans plus those staking those Euro odds. Being the dominant football nation, Germany is excited to be hosting the Euros at home and as a result they are one of the favourites in the sport betting markets.
Frankfurt
The 54,000-seat stadium of Eintracht Frankfurt will serve as the venue for one of the host Germany’s group matches (against Switzerland) and one of the last-16 matches, which will take place on June 20 between England and Denmark.
The city is a contemporary metropolis renowned for its diverse populace and financial area. Frankfurt is arguably the “least German” city on this list, although it does have great transportation and a ton of clubs and restaurants.
It might also be a base if you have tickets to several other venues throughout Germany because of its handy location close to the country’s center.
Stuttgart
Stuttgart, a town in southern Germany, is proud of its heritage and has a somewhat peculiar dialect. Although the town is more expensive than other parts of Germany for food and drink, the residents are just as passionate about football and the town has beautiful scenery.
It won’t be difficult to find bars to watch the games in, and as Stuttgart is known for its green spaces, there will undoubtedly be some large screens installed in parks and fan zones.
Two quarterfinal matches and a few group stage matches are being held in Stuttgart. In actuality, you might only want to come to this town if you have tickets to a game there because it’s far from other host cities, which makes ground hopping less feasible.
Dortmund
Known for its coal, steel, and beer industries fifty years ago, Dortmund—considered the cultural center of the Ruhr region—has developed into a major digital city with a vibrant cultural scene and a rich athletic legacy on display at the German Football Museum.
The BVB Stadion Dortmund, one of the biggest arenas at UEFA EURO 2024, is an iconic football stadium known for its ‘Yellow Wall’ stand. It has hosted numerous World Cup and European football matches, including the 2001 UEFA Cup final between Liverpool and Deportivo Alavés.
Cologne
Cologne, a historic city on the Rhine, is home to over a million people and is known for its UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter, which is Germany’s most visited monument.
Cologne Stadium, the home field of 1. FC Köln, was rebuilt to hold games during the 2006 World Cup. Since 2010, it has served as the regular site for music concerts, ice hockey games, and American football games, as well as the German women’s cup final.
Berlin
The vibrant capital of capital of Germany is rich in history and its presence is felt across the country. It is known for its min-blowing arts scene, world-class museums, galleries, theatres, and a thriving music scene. Visiting fans will have a lot to see and learn from the tapestry of architectural designs in the city.
The final of the Euro 2024 will be played in the iconic Olympiastadion, Berlin. This historic stadium has hosted major sporting events in the past, notable among them are the 1936 Summer Olympics and the 2006 FIFA World Cup Final.
Berlin is a city that continually evolves and blends history with cultural heritage and modern dynamism. As it prepares to host the Euro 2024 final, captivating the world with its beautiful scenery, energy, and charm is inevitable.
The German FA has provided some investment that can be leveraged and Bundesliga teams have been placing themselves in a position to enjoy some of the perks of hosting an international football tournament. The Bundesliga’s media rights unit will be put up for auction, or so the DFL claimed. All 36 teams in the top two divisions of the nation will vote on the matter in December. A contract might be completed as early as April of the following year, ahead of the league’s rights sale procedure for the upcoming cycle between 2025 and 2029.
This is the Bundesliga’s most recent effort to attract private equity funding. Teams rejected a previous plan in May to sell a reported 12.5% ownership in its media rights division. Bids from companies including CVC Capital Partners, Advent International, and Blackstone were estimated to be worth as much as €1.85 billion (US$2 billion).
Ten German cities will host Euro 2024: Berlin, Cologne, Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Dortmund, Leipzig, Gelsenkirchen, Stuttgart, and Düsseldorf. Fans that are travelling excited as Germany is a football powerhouse. The stadiums offer modern facilities and some cities have cultural events planned.
